Sanzo Wada – A Dictionary of Color Combinations

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“A Dictionary of Color Combinations, a seminal collection of 348 color palettes originally compiled by artist Sanzo Wada in the early 1930s. The text highlights a transformative era in Japanese aesthetics when traditional sensibilities merged with influential modern Western culture. Sanzo Wada, a multi-talented painter and designer, laid the groundwork for contemporary color research through his meticulous study of visual harmony. These selections originally appeared in a multi-volume series and continue to serve as a practical design guide for fashion and art today. By documenting the vibrant hues of the Taisho and Showa periods, the book preserves a vital piece of Japan’s artistic history.”